Simplicity 040355-00 User manual

BRIGGS & STRATTON

SERVICE & TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL

STANDBY GENERATOR SYSTEM

Standby Generator System - 15kW - 20kW

Manual 381268GS Rev. A

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC

P.O. Box 702

Milwaukee, WI 53201-0702

may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express

written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

FOREWORD

This manual was written to assist engine technicians and service personnel with the repair and maintenance procedures

for standby generators. It assumes that persons using this manual have been properly trained in and are familiar with the

servicing procedures for these products, including the proper use of required tools and safety equipment and the application of

appropriate safety practices. Persons untrained or unfamiliar with these procedures or products should not attempt to perform

such work.

Proper maintenance and repair is important to safe, reliable operation of all standby generators. The troubleshooting, testing,

maintenance, and repair procedures described in this manual are appropriate for the generators described herein. Alternative

methods or procedures may pose risk to personal safety and the safety and/or reliability of the standby generator and are not

endorsed or recommended by Briggs & Stratton.

All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual were based on the data available at the time of

publication. Briggs & Stratton Corporation reserves the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product or the product

manuals at any time without prior notice.

This printed copy may be out of date. Go to The Power Portal for the most up-to-date

information and manual revision.

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1 - Safety, Maintenance and Adjustments ........7

Equipment Description.........................................8

Generator Location............................................9

Other General Location Guidelines...............................10

Lifting the Generator .........................................10

Access Ports ...............................................11

Fuel Conversion .............................................13

Generator Components ........................... 14

System Control Panel.........................................16

System Connectors ..........................................17

Fuel Consumption ...........................................22

Generator AC Connection System ...............................23

Automatic Operation Sequence .................................23

Setting Exercise Timer ........................................24

Maintenance .................................. 24

SECTION 2 - TROUBLESHOOTING.................... 31

SERVICE CODE INDICATIONS....................... 35

LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE OR BATTERY CHARGE CIRCUIT .............36

LOW OIL PRESSURE ......................................38

UNDER VOLTAGE ........................................40

ENGINE DOES NOT START ..................................44

ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK ..................................48

LOW FREQUENCY ........................................50

ENGINE OVERSPPED ......................................52

HIGH TEMPERATURE ......................................54

TRANSFER SWITCH.......................................56

NO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION .............................58

SECTION 3 - UNIT DISASSEMBLY.................... 61

SECTION 4 - GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS ............. 67

Wiring Diagram .........................................68

Schematic Diagram .......................................69

SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 70

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WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide,

an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide could result

in death, serious injury, headache, fatigue,

dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea

or fainting.

• Operate this product ONLY outdoors in an area that will

not accumulate deadly exhaust gas.

• Keep exhaust gas away from any windows, doors,

ventilation intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage

doors or other openings that can allow exhaust gas

to enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied

building or structure.

• Carbon monoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and

maintained indoors according to the manufacturer’s

instructions/recommendations. Smoke alarms cannot

detect carbon monoxide gas.

WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive

hydrogen gas during recharging.

Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen

and cause explosion, resulting in

death and/or serious injury.

Battery electrolyte fluid contains

acid and is extremely caustic.

Contact with battery contents could cause severe

chemical burns.

A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short

circuit current.

• DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.

• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette

during and for several minutes after charging a battery.

• DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.

• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots and

rubber gloves.

• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.

• Use tools having insulated handles.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains

important instructions that should be followed during

installation and servicing of the generator and batteries.

Safety Symbols and Meanings

The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal

injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or

CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a

degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol

may be used to represent the type of hazard. The signal

word NOTICE is used to address practices not related to

personal injury.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.

The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible

circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in

this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,

therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work

method or operating technique that the manufacturer does

not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that

it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that

the procedure, work method or operating technique that you

choose does not render the generator system unsafe.

Explosion

Fire

Electrical Shock

Rotating Parts

Hot Surface

Toxic Fumes

Chemical BurnExplosive PressureAuto Start

Lift Hazard

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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING Certain components in this product and

related accessories contain chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage.

Failure to properly ground generator could result

inelectrocution.

Failure to isolate generator from utility power could

result in death or serious injury to electric utility

workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.

• When using generator for backup power, notify

utility company.

• DO NOT touch bare wires or bare receptacles.

• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are

worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.

• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while

standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or

feet are wet.

• If you must work around a unit while it is operating,

stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce the risk of

a shock hazard.

• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate

or service generator.

• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock,

immediately shut down the source of electrical power and

contact the local authorities. Avoid direct contact with

the victim.

• Despite the safe design of the generator, operating this

equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or

being careless could cause possible injury or death.

• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.

Never work on the equipment when you are physically

or mentally fatigued.

• Before performing any maintenance on the generator,

disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE,

NEG or (-) first. When finished, reconnect that cable last.

• After your system is installed, the generator may crank

and start without warning any time there is a power

failure. To prevent possible injury, always set the

generator’s system switch to OFF, remove the service

disconnect from the disconnect box AND remove the

15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.

WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely

flammable and explosive, which could cause

burns, fire or explosion resulting in death

and/or serious injury.

• Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37 and

other applicable fuel-gas codes.

• Before placing the generator into service, the fuel system

lines must be properly purged and leak tested.

• After the generator is installed, you should inspect the fuel

system periodically.

• NO leakage is permitted.

• DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other

explosive conditions exist.

• DO NOT smoke around the generator. Wipe up any oil

spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials

are left in the generator compartment. Keep the area near

the generator clean and free of debris.

WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power

lines could cause electric shock or burns,

resulting in death or serious injury.

Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object - Could result

in serious injury.

• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact

any power lines.

• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.

• Use lifting pipes as described in Lifting the Generator.

• DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator

will occur.

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WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could

entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories

resulting in serious injury.

• NEVER operate generator without protective housings,

covers, or guards in place.

• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that

could be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

• Before servicing, remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel

and disconnect Negative (NEG or -) battery cable.

CAUTION Installing the 15A fuse could cause the

engine to start at any time without warning

resulting in minor or moderate injury.

• Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from the

control panel for shipping.

• DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has

been completed and inspected.

CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could

result in minor injury and/or equipment damage,

Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load on generator.

• DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies

correct rated frequency and voltage when running at

governed speed.

• DO NOT modify generator in any way.

NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it

and shorten its life.

• Use generator only for intended uses.

• If you have questions about intended use, contact your

authorized dealer.

• Operate generator only on level surfaces.

• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air

is critical to correct generator operation.

• The access panels/doors must be installed whenever the

unit is running.

• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,

dirt, or corrosive vapors.

• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.

Never work on the equipment when you are physically

or mentally fatigued.

• DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner

cover removed.

• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.

• DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step.

Stepping on the unit could cause stress and break parts.

This may result in dangerous operating conditions from

leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.

• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and

disconnect them from generator.

Shut off generator

and contact an authorized dealer

if

- electrical output is lost;

- equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;

- unit vibrates excessively;

- unit makes unusual noises.

WARNING

Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles

or structures resulting in death and/or

serious injury. Contact with muffler area

could cause burns resulting in serious injury.

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

• Exhaust outlet side of weatherproof enclosure must

have at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) minimum clearance from any

structure, shrubs, trees or any kind of vegetation.

• Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must be at

least 5 ft. (1.5 m) from windows, doors, any wall opening,

shrubs or vegetation over 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height.

• Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must have a

minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) overhead clearance from any

structure, overhang or trees.

• DO NOT place weatherproof enclosure under a deck or

other type of structure that may confine airflow.

• Use only flexible fuel line provided. Connect provided fuel

line to generator, DO NOT use with or substitute any other

flexible fuel line.

• Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained

indoors according to the manufacturer’s instructions/

recommendations. Carbon monoxide alarms cannot

detect smoke.

• Keep at least minimum distances shown in General

Location Guidelines to insure for proper generator cooling

and maintenance clearances.

• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,

Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-

covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless

the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as

defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working

order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have

similar laws.

Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or

dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust

system installed on this engine.

• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the

same position as the original parts.

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SECTION 1 - Safety, Maintenance and Adjustments

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Equipment Description

This product is only for use as an optional generator system

which provides an alternate source of electric power and

to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and

communication systems that, when stopped during any

power outage, could cause discomfort or inconvenience.

NOTICE This product does NOT qualify for either an

emergency standby or legally required standby system as

defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).

• Emergency generator systems are intended to

automatically supply illumination, power, or both, to

designated areas and equipment in the event of failure

of the normal supply. Emergency systems may also

provide power for such functions as ventilation where

essential to maintain life, where current interruption

of the normal supply would produce serious life

safety or health hazards.

• Legally Required standby generator systems are

intended to automatically supply power to selected

loads in the event of failure of the normal source

which could create hazards or hamper rescue or fire-

fighting operations.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this

manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the

right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product and

this document at any time without prior notice.

Only current licensed electrical and plumbing professionals

should attempt home generator system installations.

Installations must strictly comply with all applicable codes,

industry standards, laws and regulations.

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A

Generator Location

The actual physical location of your generator has a direct

affect on:

1. The amount of plumbing required to fuel

your generator.

2. The amount of wiring required to control and connect

your generator.

Specific location guidelines are discussed in the installation

manual. Acquaint yourself with that information and confer

with your installer. Be sure to ask how your site might

affect installation costs and compliance with local codes

andstandards.

• Install generator outdoors in an area that will not

accumulate deadly exhaust gas.

• DO NOT install generator where exhaust gas could

accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a

potentially occupied building or structure.

• By law it is required in many states to have a Carbon

Monoxide (CO) detector in operating condition in

your home. Carbon monoxide detector(s) (A) MUST

be installed and maintained indoors according to the

manufacturer’s instructions/recommendations. A CO

monitor is an electronic device that detects hazardous

levels of CO. When there is a buildup of CO, the

monitor will alert the occupants by flashing visual

indicator light and alarm. Smoke alarms cannot detect

CO gas.

• Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows,

doors, ventilation intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces,

open garage doors or other openings that can

allow exhaust gas to enter inside or be drawn into

a potentially occupied building or structure. Your

neighbor’s home may be exposed to the engine exhaust

from your standby generator and must be considered

when installing your standby generator.

• Wind and air currents should be taken into

consideration when positioning generator.

See the installation manual for full details on safe generator

location.

WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide,

an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death,

serious injury, headache, fatigue, dizziness,

vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting.

• Operate this product ONLY outdoors in an area that will

not accumulate deadly exhaust gas.

• Keep exhaust gas away from any windows, doors,

ventilation intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage

doors or other openings that can allow exhaust gas

to enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied

building or structure.

• Carbon monoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and

maintained indoors according to the manufacturer’s

instructions/recommendations. Smoke alarms cannot

detect carbon monoxide gas.

WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite

combustibles or structures resulting in

death and/or serious injury.

• Exhaust outlet side of weatherproof enclosure must

have at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) minimum clearance from any

structure, shrubs, trees, or any kind of vegetation.

• Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must be at

least 5 ft. (1.5 m) from windows, doors, any wall opening,

shrubs or vegetation over 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height.

• Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must have a

minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) overhead clearance from any

structure, overhang or trees.

• DO NOT place weatherproof enclosure under a deck or

other type of structure that may confine airflow.

• USE ONLY flexible fuel line provided. Connect provided

fuel line to generator. DO NOT use with or substitute any

other flexible fuel line.

• Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained

indoors according to the manufacturer’s instructions/

recommendations. Carbon monoxide alarms cannot

detect smoke.

• DO NOT place weatherproof enclosure in manner other

than shown in illustrations.

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Other General Location Guidelines

• Place the standby generator in a prepared location that

is flat and has provisions for water drainage.

• Install the standby generator in a location where sump

pump discharge, rain gutter downspouts, roof run-off,

landscape irrigation, or water sprinklers will not flood

the unit or spray the enclosure and enter any air inlet or

outlet openings.

• Install the standby generator where it will not affect or

obstruct and services including covered, concealed and

underground, such as telephone, electric, fuel (natural

gas/ LPG vapor), irrigation, air conditioning, cable,

septic, sewer, well and so forth.

• Install the standby generator where leaves, grass,

snow, etc. will not obstruct air inlet and outlet

openings. If prevailing winds will cause blowing or

drifting, you may need to construct a windbreak to

protect the unit.

Lifting the Generator

The generator weighs more than 500 pounds (227 kg).

Proper tools, equipment and qualified personnel should be

used in all phases of handling and moving the generator.

Two 60” lengths (minimum) schedule 40 nominal ¾” steel

pipe (A), supplied by the installer, are required to lift the

generator manually. Insert pipes through the lifting holes (B)

located near the unit’s base.

You may also lift the unit using a “hook and hoist” method

attached to the lifting pipes, provided that you use a spreader

bar to ensure that the chains or cables DO NOT touch the

generator’s roof or cabinet.

WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power

lines could cause electric shock or burns,

resulting in death or serious injury.

Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object - Could result

in serious injury.

• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact

any power lines.

• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.

• Use lifting pipes as described in Lifting the Generator.

• DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator

will occur.

A

B

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A

B

D

E

C

Access Ports

The generator is equipped with an enclosure that has several

access panels, as shown.

The access panels and the components located behind them

are listed below:

A - Roof (Control Panel, air filter, oil dipstick, and circuit

breaker)

B - Front Access Panel (oil drain and oil filter)

C - Battery Panel (battery and generator data label)

D - Rear Access Panel (fuel regulator, fuel selector, and

engine starter)

E - Control Panel Cover (field wiring and control wires)

Each generator is shipped with a set of identical keys. These

keys fit in the lock on the front removable panel. The roof

must be unlocked in order for it to open.

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To open roof:

1. Insert key into lock (A) of front panel. Gently push

down on roof above the lock to aid in turning the key.

Turn key one quarter turn clockwise.

2. Lift roof to the open position.

To remove front panel:

1. Remove the two bolts (B) that secure the panel to the unit.

2. Lift panel to remove from unit.

To secure front panel:

1. Place panel in unit.

2. Secure the panel with two bolts.

To remove rear panel:

1. Ensure the roof is in the open position.

2. Remove the two bolts (C) that secure the panel to the

unit.

3. Lift panel to remove from unit.

To secure rear panel:

1. Slide panel into place on unit.

2. Secure the panel with two bolts.

To remove battery panel:

1. Ensure the roof is in the open position.

2. Remove the two bolts (D) that secure the panel to the

unit.

3. Lift up on panel and remove.

To secure battery panel:

1. Place panel in unit.

2. Secure the panel with two bolts.

A

B

C

D

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Fuel Conversion

The engine of your generator system has the capability

to run on natural gas (NG) or on liquefied petroleum (LP)

vapor. To convert to either fuel, follow these steps:

NOTICE Units are set to NG at the factory.

1. Insert key into lock of front panel. Gently push down

on roof above the lock to aid in turning the key. Turn

key one quarter turn clockwise.

2. Lift roof to the open position.

3. Press the control board OFF button.

4. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.

5. Remove the rear panel.

6. Locate the fuel selector valve (A). located on top of the

fuel regulator (B). Using a 5 mm Allen wrench, turn the

selector valve to either LP or NG.

NOTICE Do Not overtighten the fuel selector switch or

move the selection arrow (C) past the fuel type.

7. Install tamper proof plug supplied with unit.

Plug fits over fuel selector valve with convex

side facing out. Secure plug with drop of

cyanoacrylate (super) glue.

8. Reinstall the rear panel.

9. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.

10. Press the control board AUTO button.

A

B

C

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Generator is shown with roof and access covers removed

for clarity.

A - Lifting Holes — Provided at each corner for lifting

generator.

B - Alternator — An electrical machine that generates

alternating current

C - Muffler — High-performance muffler lowers engine noise

to comply with most residential codes.

D - Circuit Breaker — Protects the system from shorts and

other over-current conditions.

E - Control Board — Used for generator operation control,

menu start-up, and informational display functions.

F - Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element to protect

engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

G - Engine Label (on valve cover) — Identifies engine

model and type

H - Spark Plug — A device in the cylinder head of the engine

that ignites the fuel mixture by means of an electric spark.

J - Oil Filter — Filters engine oil to prolong generator life.

K - Battery (installer supplied) — 12 Volt DC, lead acid,

automotive style battery provides power to start the

engine.

L - Oil Heater Port/ Oil Drain Hose Port — Provided to allow

an optional heating element to be installed. Provided to

facilitate oil changing.

M - Generator Data Label — Identifies generator model

number and serial number. Located inside battery access

compartment.

Generator Components

15kW - 20kW Generator (Front View)

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

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Generator Components

15kW - 20kW Generator (Back View)

Generator is shown with roof and access covers removed

for clarity.

A - Lifting Holes — Provided at each corner for lifting

generator.

B - Fuel Solenoid — Automatically opens and closes to

supply fuel to the unit when needed.

C - Fuel Regulator — Controls fuel flow to engine for proper

operation.

D - Fuel Selector Valve — Used to select proper fuel type

(LP or NG).

E - Spark Plug — A device in the cylinder head of the engine

that ignites the fuel mixture by means of an electric

spark.

F - Oil Fill Cap — Location for adding oil to engine.

G - Electrical Field Wiring Inlet — Wires to and from

generator are centered in this location.

H - Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element to protect

engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

J - Engine Oil Dipstick — Allows user to check engine oil

level easily.

K - Oil Heater Port — Provided to allow an optional heating

element to be installed to warm engine oil to promote

easy starting in cold climates.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

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System Control Panel

A - Menu/Programming Navigation Buttons — See Menu

section for details

B - USB Port — Authorized Dealer Service Use Only

C - Generator Operation Control Buttons —

•“AUTO” Normal operating position. Press and hold

button to put unit into Automatic mode. If a utility

power outage is sensed, the system will start the

generator. When utility power is restored, auto lets the

engine stabilize internal temperatures, shuts off the

generator, and waits for the next utility outage.

•“OFF” Turns off running generator, prevents unit from

starting, and resets any detected faults.

OFF must be pressed and held for more than 5 seconds

in order to reset service codes.

•“MANUAL” Used to manually start the generator.

“AUTO” LED — LED will light when unit is placed into

Auto mode. LED will blink if exercise cycle is not set or

set to OFF.

D – 15 Amp Fuse — Protects the home generator DC

control circuits. If the fuse has ‘blown’ (melted open) or

was removed, the engine cannot crank or start. Replace

the fuse using only an identical ATO 15A fuse. One

spare fuse is supplied with the unit.

E - Cover — This protective cover must be opened to access

the fuse and the USB port.

F - Digital Display — Displays generator mode, menu

options, service codes, and service engine indicators

MENU

ESC

AUTO OFF

MANUAL

A

B

C

F

E

D

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System Connectors

Low Voltage connections to signal fault contacts, transfer switch communication and auxiliary 12VDC power are made via a

field connection terminal block in control board area. Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself

with the location of these connections.

A - Two Pin Terminal Block — Used to connect utility

240 VAC from fuse block in ATS to the control board.

Connect only one wire per terminal.

B - Fault Contacts — Use NO, COM and NC to hook up a

siren, light, etc. to alert you in case of a fault. Contacts

reverse state (NO goes to NC and vice versa) upon a

fault condition.

C - Transfer Switch Communication (TxRx and TxRx

GND) — Connect to transfer switch control board for

communication interface using 18AWG copper twisted

pair wire.

D - +LED and GND Connection — Not required for wireless

monitor included with unit. Available for optional

hardwired remote system status panel accessory,

#6144.

E - Eight Pin Terminal Block — Used to connect signal

wires to the control board. Connect only one wire per

terminal.

F - Power Connection (Line 1 and Line 2) — Power

connection to transfer switch.

G - Neutral and Ground Connection — Connect to transfer

switch neutral and ground

UTILITY A

UTILITY B

NO

COMM

NC

TxRx

TxRx GND

+LED

GND

N/C

LINE 1

LINE 2

GROUND

NEUTRAL

]

E

A

F

G

B

C

D

• For power output connection (Line 1, Line 2, Neutral, and Ground), refer to the following table:

Power output connections

minimum 300V, 75°C

15 kW 16 kW 17 kW 20 kW

6AWG Copper 6AWG Copper 4AWG Copper 4AWG Copper

4AWG Aluminum 4AWG Aluminum 3AWG Aluminum 2AWG Aluminum

• Reference NEC 2011 table 310.15 (B) (16) • Use National Electric Code for correction factors and wire size calculations.

• For utility circuit connection (Utility A and Utility B) use #14 AWG minimum 300 volt wire.

• For transfer switch communication use #18 AWG twisted pair conductors, no greater than 200 ft in length, 300 volt wire.

• When connecting to the terminal block, fasten only one wire to each connector screw.

• Torque terminal block screws to 4.4 in-lb (0.49 Newton meter).

• Torque circuit breaker connections to 45 in-lb (5 Newton meter).

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Menu

MENU

ENTER THE MENU (VIEW SETTINGS)

PRESS TO CONFIRM SELECTION WHEN PROGRAMMING.

ESCAPE (EXIT) RETURN TO LAST MENU ITEM

RIGHT ARROW

TOGGLE THROUGH MENU OPTIONS

SETTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS

LEFT ARROW

TOGGLE THROUGH MENU OPTIONS

SETTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS

MANUAL MODE

USED TO MANUALLY START THE GENERATOR. PRESS AND HOLD BUTTON

TO START THE GENERATOR.

OFF

TURNS OFF RUNNING GENERATOR, PREVENTS UNIT FROM STARTING, AND

RESETS ANY DETECTED FAULTS.

AUTOMATIC MODE

NORMAL OPERATING POSITION. PRESS AND HOLD BUTTON TO PUT UNIT

INTO AUTOMATIC MODE. IF A UTILITY POWER OUTAGE IS SENSED, THE

SYSTEM WILL START THE GENERATOR. WHEN UTILITY POWER IS

RESTORED, AUTO LETS THE ENGINE STABILIZE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES,

SHUTS OFF THE GENERATOR, AND WAITS FOR THE NEXT UTILITY POWER

OUTAGE.

GENERAL

SET-UP

PRESS AND HOLD [ARROW LEFT AND ARROW RIGHT] FOR THREE

SECONDS TO ENTER THE PROGRAM MODE.

ADVANCED

SETTINGS

PRESS AND HOLD [ARROW LEFT, ARROW RIGHT AND ESC] FOR

THREE SECONDS TO ENTER THE ADVANCED SETTINGS MODE.

WIRELESS

LINK MODE

PRESS AND HOLD [MENU AND ESC] FOR THREE SECONDS TO

ENTER THE WIRELESS LINKING MODE.

The following chart shows the icons for the buttons that control the system control panel.

The following chart describes key sequences for accessing different programming modes;

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NOTE: Date and Time were set at the factory and stored in the control panel memory. The Exercise Cycle was

also set at the factory. The default exercise cycle occurs on Tuesdays, at 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time.

To update or change these settings, follow the steps below.

IF DURING PROGRAMMING NO BUTTONS ARE PRESSED FOR 30 SECONDS,

THE CONTROL PANEL WILL AUTOMATICALLY EXIT THE PROGRAM MODE.

SET DATE

MONTH

FLASHING

DAY##

FLASHING

YEAR

FLASHING

SET TIME

HOURS

FLASHING

MIN

FLASHING

SET EXERCISE

CYCLE

AM/PM

FLASHING

HOURS

FLASHING

MIN

FLASHING

DAY OF WEEK

FLASHING

AM/PM

FLASHING

EVENT

LOG

Display will scroll last service code event, date, time, and

temperature of when the event occured.

or

OFF

If set to OFF, display will read: EXERCISE CYCLE OFF

or

General Set Up Screen

For general set up, press and hold the left arrow and right arrow for 3 seconds. Follow the prompts as outlined below.

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AUTOMATIC MODE

RUN TIME

DATE

TIME

EXERCISE CYCLE

GENERATOR ON

(When Generator Running - Auto Mode)

GENERATOR READY or SERVICE CODE DESCRIPTION

(When Generator NOT Running - Auto Mode)

(MENU)

or

Control Panel Prompts

Automatic Mode

In Automatic Mode, the display screen will display via scrolling

text:

• GENERATOR READY - if the unit is in standby and utility

power is present.

• GENERATOR ON - if the unit is running and utility power is

not present.

• SERVICE CODE - if a system fault has been detected.

AUTOMATIC MODE

RUN TIME

DATE

TIME

EXERCISE CYCLE

GENERATOR ON

(When Generator Running - Auto Mode)

GENERATOR READY or SERVICE CODE DESCRIPTION

(When Generator NOT Running - Auto Mode)

(MENU)

or

General System Parameters

To view general system parameters, press the MENU button.

The following will scroll across the digital display and then move

to the next item:

• Run time

• Date

• Time

• Exercise Cycle date and start time

The user can press the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW at any

time to move to the next item.

The user can press ESCAPE to go back to GENERATOR READY.

If no user inputs are made for 10 seconds after all the items have

been displayed, the control board will reset to

GENERATOR READY.

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